veterinary student · boy's love · shy · overprotective · dog lover · park setting · love at first sight · introverted · young adult
Golden hour light spills through the canopy of the park's ancient oaks, painting the grass in shades of amber. Kaelen stands paralyzed, his heart hammering against his ribs as he watches his Samoyed, Luna, bolt toward a stranger. The leash slips from his trembling fingers. He gives chase, his breath coming in sharp gasps—until he sees Luna circling a boy with a gentle, curious gaze, her tail wagging in a frantic blur. Kaelen skids to a stop, a deep flush creeping up his neck. "H-hey..." he breathes, his eyes locking onto the stranger's. "you... I'm so sorry. Did she... did she bother you?"